Sight / landmark | Nature, animals & parks | History & heritage
Hamptonne Country Life Museum
Explore the different houses which make up Hamptonne, find out more about Jersey's history of cider making in the cider barn and wander through the cider apple orchard and meet the Hamptonne calves, chickens, sheep and piglets in the traditional farmstead and meadow.
- Free for children
Price: £7.40 - £11.35
More Information
Hamptonne Country Life Museum gives the visitor a unique insight into the rural life carried on in Jersey for centuries. Dating back to the 15th century the house and farm are perfect for discovering the rural history of Jersey.
Visit the Cider House or pressoir with its granite apple crusher and press and the Cider Apple Orchard, which consists of apple trees chosen for their sweet, bitter and sharp flavours to provide a good balance for cider making. Also on site is an apple themed playground and an area for picnics. Children under six go free.
We are open all year round.
| Monday: | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday: | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday: | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday: | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday: | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday: | 10:00 - 16:00 |
- Indoor
- Outdoor
- Family friendly
- Parking
- Hearing loop
- Accessible parking or drop-off point
- Accessible toilets
- Hearing loop
- Level access to main entrance
- Partial wheelchair access
- Partially suitable for visitors with limited mobility
Location
Hamptonne Country Life Museum
La rue de la Patente
Jersey
St. Lawrence
JE3 1HS
Offers and events
Meet the Victorian Blacksmith
Feel the heat of the forge when you visit Hamptonne Country Life Museum.
Jul 13 2023 ‐ Aug 17 2023
Hamptonne Country House Museum Tour
Want to find out more about Hamptonne's history? Take a free tour with one of our volunteer guides
May 28 2023 ‐ Dec 31 2023
Bonnet and Quilt Maker
Set against the backdrop of the late 19th century farm workers' cottage, meet Astra, who will introduce the Jersey bonnet, its history and show you how it is constructed. Astra will also talk on various aspects of patchwork and quilting.
Jun 02 2023 ‐ Sep 29 2023
Wool Spinners at Hamptonne
Watch the ladies of Hamptonne use the Jersey spindle wheel to create local textile crafts.
May 28 2023 ‐ Oct 31 2023
Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne
Meet Rose Le Brun, the Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne, who will let you in on local secrets and village gossip. Rose’s predecessor, Old Maud, had been at Hamptonne for years, but she travelled to St Aubin to see family and never returned. Perhaps the plague got her - they had a lot of it down there.
May 27 2023 ‐ Oct 31 2023
Laurens Hamptonne
Take a step back in time to find out first-hand about Laurens Hamptonne's extraordinary life. In 1621, when he was just 21 years old, he was appointed Viscount of Jersey. After the English Civil War he was awarded special privileges by King Charles Sercon, before becoming a Jurat in 1651. Come and meet Laurens at Hamptonne on Tuesdays across 2023.
May 30 2023 ‐ Sep 19 2023
Wild Jersey – Land, Sea and Air
Jersey Heritage welcome a new exhibition to a brand new building at Hamptonne Country Life Museum, where you will be exploring biodiversity and wildlife through the art of photography.
Jun 01 2023 ‐ Dec 31 2023
